Matthew Goodwin named as Reform UK candidate in Gorton and Denton by-election
We should point out that Goodwin is also a vocal supporter of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, an autocratic ruler known for attacks on free speech.
Number 10 says Andy Burnham was told in advance he would be rejected as Labour by-election candidate
No 10 “therefore interpret his application as an explicit attempt to destabilise Starmer and sow dissent, rather than – which he claims – see off the threat from Reform”
Why it’s time for CEO-to-worker pay caps
A new approach based on CEO to worker pay gap caps could ensure execs are committed to providing a public good, as opposed to being driven solely by financial incentives.
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NHS outsourcing associated with higher rise in treatable deaths says Lancet study
A new study from the Lancet shows that deaths from treatable causes have risen in line with increased privatisation spending in the NHS.
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out snap election
Boris Johnson’s comments came after foreign secretary Liz Truss also refused to comment on a potential snap election.
Shahrar Ali to stand for Green Party deputy leadership
There are now three candidates in the running for the deputy leadership of the Greens
Lib Dems reveal one of their key demands for a Labour coalition deal
‘The price of Liberal Democrat support for a Labour minority government would start with electoral reform without a referendum’
Angela Rayner gives the perfect response to Dominic Raab over ‘champagne socialist’ opera jibe
“I will never unsee Dominic Raab’s wink from the despatch box at Angela Rayner. I feel soiled”.
Good Law Project to sue Met Police over failure to properly investigate Partygate
The Good Law Project is accusing the Met of failing to issue questionnaires to Boris Johnson over three Covid law-breaking leaving dos that were held at 10 Downing Street.
Right Wing Watch Newsletter: Bye Bye By-elections
Last week’s RWW newsletter will be the last one for the moment, but at least the Tories are getting a kicking.
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 5, June 2022
The news you didn’t see this week…
Tories set to appoint more party donors and allies to the House of Lords
The Tories are planning on awarding peerages to a number of loyal allies of Boris Johnson.
Wales is trialling a £1,600 a month Universal Basic Income for care leavers
‘We want all our young people to have the best possible chance in life and fulfil their full potential’